Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P1

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was unveiled 9 years after the E-P1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the E-P1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus PEN E-P1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers physical dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the E-P1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-P1 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-P1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer extra detail having an extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an edge in sensor innovation.